Got to say I just got a set of the Geax Mezcal Performance and I think that they replace the Python as my fav race type tyre. I find they roll just as good, but can handle rougher terrain, especially climbing - great traction. Not super inspiring like a Nev - of course - but as a race tyre that rolls fast, yet still hooks up on the climbs, schweeeet. Oh and I must say I like how they think, for direction instead of front /rear they use Traction/Speed and I find they hook up just fine in the "speed direction".

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Hey Shiggy, on the GEAX Mezcal's, do you think running it in the "traction" direction in the front will give more steering control? I know it should help on the rear quite a bit for actual traction, but am not that knowledgeable with tyres like this so no clues on the front.

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Hey Shiggy, on the GEAX Mezcal's, do you think running it in the "traction" direction in the front will give more steering control? I know it should help on the rear quite a bit for actual traction, but am not that knowledgeable with tyres like this so no clues on the front.

Try it! Hard to know for sure without not doing it. In general, the "front" direction has better tracking (straight line stability) but some tire designers think the usual arrow-forward direction is backwards for cornering grip.

Guess I'll give it a try and see what happens, just am a bit hesitant as I haven't run tyres with this little tread in a while and am a bit scared since they already are a bit "loose" in the steering area - I can handle a loosish rear, front's another story. I'll let you know how it feels.

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